Housing Equality & Policy
Policy
Net Neutrality Can Still Be Saved, Please Call Your Congressperson
Redfin’s mission to redefine real estate in the consumer’s favor depends on free and open access to information about every home for sale, which is why we support net neutrality.
4 Things Homebuyers Need to Know About the New Tax Reform Plan
This morning, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman sent the below email to Redfin real estate agents to help them address customer questions about the tax-reform plan Congress unveiled today
How Ben Carson and HUD Can Begin to Solve America’s Housing Affordability Crisis
Dr. Carson said his first act would be to conduct a listening tour, to learn what works and what doesn’t in the world of housing policy. Here’s where he can start.
Millions of Renters Face Eviction—Why Today's Housing Market is Partially to Blame
Redfin gathered data on eviction records to estimate the scale of the impact of today’s housing affordability crisis.
Why America Needs a Disruptive Housing Policy Now More Than Ever
Though America’s growing housing crisis was largely absent from the election campaign, it is a singular issue that cuts across all segments of voters. Every
Think Getting a Mortgage is Hard? Try Financing Affordable Housing
The Urban Institute and National Housing Conference explain just how complicated it can be to build low-income rentals.
Making Housing Great Again: 4 Things the Next President Needs to Do
Here’s what Clinton or Trump can do fix the housing market.
The Supreme Court Deadlock Is a Big Deal For Everyone. Here’s Why.
Immigration and housing are inextricably linked.
We're Building 6 Homes for Every 10 New Households. Where Will People Live?
The Urban Institute explains why homes can be so hard to find.
Election-Year Gloom Weighs On Homebuyers
As primary voters go to the polls today, homebuyers aren’t thrilled with their choice of presidential candidates.
Mortgage Rates: Here's Why the Fed Doesn't Really Matter
Home loans are super cheap and likely to stay that way for a while.
As Congress Debates Roads, City Data Is Making Them Safer
The Senate is set to approve $56.5 billion transportation and housing funding, but cities can’t wait.
